State of emergency declared as at least 80 rescued amid Flash Flood Emergency along Georgia-Tennessee border
Fox Weather • 11/5/2026 – 11/6/2026
Summary
A state of emergency has been declared due to Flash Flood Emergencies in Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, along the state line. Torrential rain from a massive cross-country storm led to the rescue of at least 80 individuals early Thursday.
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Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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